Stretch Four

Michael Jordan is selling his ownership stake in the Charlotte Hornets. Could this mean a return to the league for the Hall-of-Famer? We're kidding, but we wonder what kind of numbers the 60-year-old could put up today. We also pick who we would want on our side for a  two-on-two matchup against MJ in a showdown for $1 million. Then, we talk Trader Joe's for a bit before honoring the late, great Bobby Caldwell by naming some of our favorite artists whose looks don't exactly match their sound (if you catch our drift.) Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow the show on Twitter at stretchfourcast Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

Not all rings are created equal. We spend a few minutes talking PA High School hoops history before diving into our definitive rankings of each NBA title from 2011-2022 in terms of how important it was to the legacies of the major impact players on the championship squads.  Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow the show on Twitter at stretchfourcast Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

Ja Morant might be in trouble, Dame Lillard thinks the grass is green enough just where he is, and Michael B. Jordan is corny. But what's wrong with being corny? Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

We break down the most recent NBA Dunk Contest before going into our potential fixes to breathe excitement back into the All-Star Saturday night showcase. Then, we talk about the shifting attitude in looking at GOAT(S) and the movement away from argument toward common ground and compromise. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

NBA All-Star Weekend is here and we talk about the best places to throw a party. We look back on some memories and regrets from parties and festivals of the past. We also talk about Jrue Holiday's decade-long stretch between All-Star Game appearances, and what could have been if the Sixers chose to keep him instead of kicking off The Process with his trade. We also get into the dunk contest, three-point shoot-out, and can't seem to remember what happened last Sunday. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

LeBron broke the all-time scoring record. The city of Philadelphia is rejoicing in an Eagles run to the Super Bowl. And the NBA trade deadline is upon us.  Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

LeBron James is close to breaking the all-time scoring record, and Kwame Brown said he wouldn't flip-flop careers with him. Ben Simmons has more personal fouls than field goals made on the season. The WNBA has a problem with how they treat their players. And America has a problem. Well, America has a lot of problems, and we talk about some of them. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

Is there a three-team trade that helps the Sixers get a two-way player from another contender? Do Sixers fans need to stop complaining about never having a decent backup center? Is playing freeroll online poker a complete waste of time? We answer these questions and more this week. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching so we let you know which teams need to buy, who needs to sell, and what squads are lost no matter what they do. But first, we talk rec league basketball. What level of preparation is ok? How much should a rec team practice? Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram 

We take a look at some personal Twitter beef, the seven players in NBA history who have dropped 70 plus in a game, and wonder where Scoot Henderson ranks in terms of best second prizes in draft classes. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

As one year ends and another begins let's look ahead, reflect back, and keep eating until we feel sick. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanzaa. Joyous Whiskey Basketball Day. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

The NBA gave new names to their awards trophies and we give new new names to the NBA awards trophies. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

Hoops is wrestling. Hip-Hop is wrestling. Culture is wrestling. Life is wrestling. We don't just want the thing, we want all the messy drama and stories about the thing as well. But is that good? Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

We deliver on our promise of giving you our list of Best Rappers of All Time and Greatest Rappers of All Time along with our grading system, justifications, and regrets. We did so much homework for this. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Let us know your BOATs and GOATs and how you rank them, where you think we messed up or what we could do better next time. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

Joel Embiid had a pretty good weekend. Aaron's getting ready for his first rec league since 2019. We stumbled on a pretty great top three list. And we talk about all that, plus give ourselves some pretty intense homework to do for next week. For more Stretch Four: Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter On Instagram

The Phillies lost the World Series. The Union lost the MLS Cup. And Stretch Four talks about taking L's. Not every loss is created equal, some losers will be remembered more fondly than others, and sometimes wins don't matter as much as people want them to. We also talk about elections, voting, and some key races in the 2022 midterms. For more Stretch Four: Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter On Instagram

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the World Series, and before game three started on Tuesday night, Keenan and Aaron got into it talking about Houston Vs. Philly in more than just baseball. Then, they talk about the firing of Steve Nash and the Brooklyn Nets' apparent courting of Ime Udoka before taking some time to discuss the tragic death of Takeoff and the impact he and Migos had on hip-hop.

We're in the corner, doing a podcast. This week, Keenan and Aaron talk about what kind of training, prep, and trickery it would take for each of them to score a single point in an NBA game. Then they get into a game of "what-if" they were able to focus from a young age on a skill that would lead them down the optimal life path. Then, they get into a debate about which rap verse is known by the most number of people all-time. Finally, they talk about great Philadelphia Phillies teams of the past and present.

Keenan and Aaron give their predictions for what people, concepts, and trends will come out on top for the upcoming 2023 "season" in hoops, hip-hop, culture, and their own lives. Predictions are made, debates are had, and goals are set for the upcoming year. If you want to get in on the action and share your predictions and goals for the upcoming year, follow Stretch Four on Instagram and drop your picks in the comments for the episode post.

Welcome to the Stretch Four podcast, a weekly look at hoops, hip-hop, culture, and life from Keenan Willis and Aaron Hertzog. In the very first episode, all four pillars of the show are covered as Keenan and Aaron talk about the Philadelphia 76ers and their off-season, the tank race for Victor Wembanyama, the Golden State Warriors situation involving Draymond Green and Jordan Poole plus Kanye West, their favorite hip-hop from 2022 so far, and more. The two also talk about the start of their friendship and how it has evolved over the years.